@_merriharrismedia_ on Instagram: "The masters of night-time aerial attack! Owls extend their legs and talons forward when striking prey. They swivel the outer front toe to face the rear creating a four point grip to capture their prey. Talon shape differs between species and their ecological niche (ie fish hunters, mammal hunter, insect hunters). However, all owl species use a locking mechanism that allows them to lock the talons shut round prey items without continuing to contract muscles, in